Report: New York Giants have been in consistent talks with Titans about No. 1 pick

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04-04-2025

Report: New York Giants have been in consistent talks with Titans about No. 1 pick
The New York Giants currently hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft but are not willing to give up on potentially acquiring the No. 1 overall pick from the Tennessee Titans.
While some reports suggest the dream of that trade scenario is "dead," Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports that the Giants have been in consistent contact with the Titans about potentially moving up.
"There (are) still teams trying to knock on their door," Wolfe said of the Titans. "One of those teams, the New York Giants, has been consistent throughout the process. I saw their general manager, Joe Schoen, talking with (Titans general manager Mike) Borgonzi at The Breakers at West Palm. Having one of those conversations that he had, again, at the (Miami) Pro Day."
The problem for the Giants, as it's always been, is cost.
Tennessee isn't set on trading down and would be content remaining at No. 1 overall and selecting Miami's Cam Ward, so they are negotiating from a position of strength. Some reports suggest the Giants would have to surrender two first-round picks and much more to move the needle, while other reports have suggested the Titans may seek as many as three first-round picks.
Neither of those options is palatable for Schoen, especially with his job on the line and the team needing as many draft assets as possible. Factor in interest from other teams and things get even muddier.
Schoen's persistence should be applauded, but it's becoming increasingly unlikely that the Giants will be able to move up for Ward. But as former general manager Jerry Reese would say, "never say never."